Werksviertel District in Munich When the Oldies pitched up in Munich, I soon realised that almost everything here is on a much larger scale than I am used to. For a start, the Werksviertel where we were staying, is an enormous complex of buildings on the old Pfanni factory grounds. I’d never heard of it before, but this potato dumpling manufacturer is apparently a household name in Germany. The old works are now being converted and many new buildings added….
Schwarzenberg Logging Canal, Bohemian Forest Did I mention that Klaffer am Hochficht is a skiing area? Well, as you might know, I’m not exactly a fan of skiing, but as it was summer, I couldn’t really object to checking out the slopes. I was surprised at how much I still know about the sport – I recognised this as a blue slope straight away! I was amused at the name of the ski hut at this lift: Gasthaus zum Überleben,…
Can’t a bird get a minute’s peace around here? Here I am, minding my own business and trying to catch a bit of kip on the long car journey through Austria into Germany. Just when I am about to drop off, Her Ladyship suddenly squeals with delight. ‘Ooooh! Look at that man! Mmmmm. Gorgeous!!’ Curiously enough, this doesn’t seem to bother His Lordship in the slightest. He just smiles at her indulgently and nods in agreement. Ah, that’s what all…
I am getting a bit worried, having seen the stuff that is getting packed for our next trip. Old clothes, paint brushes, plumbing accessories, books on French electrical installations… the car is packed up to the roof with everything but the kitchen sink. In fact, I think I spotted a kitchen sink in amongst all the gear. It very much looks like we are in for a working holiday. I don’t think I like the look of this! But at…